Lesson Plan
Course Title: Computer Maintenance
Session Title: Floppy Disk and Drives
Lesson Duration: Will vary from instructor to instructor
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to recognize floppy drives and the
types of media available for today’s computers.
Specific Objectives:
• Introduction to floppy drives
• Explain what a floppy drive is used for in a computer.
• Define the parts of a floppy drive.
• Describe how a floppy drive is formatted.
• How to recognize the size and density of a floppy drive
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
130.273(c) Computer Maintenance
This lesson, as published, correlates to the following TEKS. Any changes/alterations to the
activities may result in the elimination of any or all of the TEKS listed.
(1) The student demonstrates the necessary skills for career development, employability, and
successful completion of course outcomes. The student is expected to:
(C) employ effective reading and writing skills;
(D) employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills;
(3) The student applies academic skills to the requirements of computer technologies. The
student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with individuals from
varied cultures such as
(D) interpret appropriate documentation such as schematics, drawings, charts, diagrams,
technical manuals, and bulletins.
(4) The student acquires an understanding of computer technologies. The student is expected
to:
(G) describe the architecture of various computer systems;
(H) describe the function of computer components such as central processing units,
storage devices, and peripheral devices;
(5) The student knows the proper function and application of the tools, equipment, and materials
used in computer technologies. The student is expected to:
(C) demonstrate proper handling and disposal of environmentally hazardous materials
used in computer technologies;
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(7) The student uses hardware design, operation, and maintenance knowledge and skills to
provide computer support. The student is expected to:
(A) identify the purpose and function of computer components in the operation of the
computer system such as central processing unit, mother board, sockets, chipsets,
basic input and output system and their drivers, memory, hard drive technologies,
video cards, input and output devices and ports, and modem and network interface
cards (NIC)
Instructor/Trainer
References:
www.howstuffworks.com
Instructional Aids:
• Floppy Drives PowerPoint Presentation
• Floppy Drives PowerPoint Presentation – Handouts
Materials Needed:
• Various Floppy drives and cables
Equipment Needed:
• A projection system to display the PowerPoint Presentation
Learner
Students should read the appropriate curriculum material for Floppy drives, depending on the
text/curriculum being used for the course. This lesson can be taught with only the PowerPoint
presentation, and the equipment outlined above.
Introduction
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Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SAY: Floppy drives have been replaced by CD drives as the standard medium for
saving information.
ASK: Does anyone know the type of cable used to connect to a floppy drive? [30
ribbon cable.]
ASK: Does anyone know the purpose of the twist in a floppy cable? [The connector
after the twist indicated the A: drive and before the connector, the B: drive]
Outline
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Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructor Notes:
I.
Introduction to floppy drives
II.
Explain what a floppy drive is used for in a
computer.
III. Define the parts of a floppy drive.
Note: Instructors can use the
PowerPoint slides, handouts,
and note pages in
conjunction with the following
outline.
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IV. Describe how a floppy drive is formatted.
V.
How to recognize the size and density of a
floppy drive
Application
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Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
1. The teacher demonstrates how to connect and use the floppy drive.
2. Ask for one or two volunteers from the class to come to the front to
demonstrate how to connect and use the floppy drive.
3. The teacher provides guidance for these students when warranted.
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Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Students work in pairs on lab assignments, demonstrating their skills in identifying
and discussing the various floppy drive elements:
Summary
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Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Q: How much data will a double-sided/double-density disk hold?
A: 1.44MB
Q: What is the twist in the cable for?
A: To determine the drive. Before the twist is B: drive and after the twist is A: drive.
Evaluation
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Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
Monitor student progress during independent practice and provide independent reteach/redirection as needed.
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Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):
The teacher should create a brief face-to-face quiz to assess individual student’s
abilities to identify various floppy elements.
Extension
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Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
Students that have mastered the lab assignments can peer-tutor students (one-onone) that are having difficulty with understanding the concepts of hard drives.
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Verbal/
Linguistic
Logical/
Mathematical
Visual/Spatial
Musical/
Rhythmic
Bodily/
Kinesthetic
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Naturalist
Existentialist
Teaching Strategies
Personal Development
Strategies
Lecture, discussion, journal
writing, cooperative learning,
word origins
Reading, highlighting, outlining,
teaching others, reciting information
Problem-solving, number
games, critical thinking,
classifying and organizing,
Socratic questioning
Mind-mapping, reflective
time, graphic organizers,
color-coding systems,
drawings, designs, video,
DVD, charts, maps
Use music, compose songs
or raps, use musical
language or metaphors
Organizing material logically, explaining
things sequentially, finding patterns,
developing systems, outlining, charting,
graphing, analyzing information
Developing graphic organizers, mindmapping, charting, graphing, organizing
with color, mental imagery (drawing in
the mind’s eye)
Use manipulatives, hand
signals, pantomime, real life
situations, puzzles and board
games, activities, roleplaying, action problems
Reflective teaching,
interviews, reflective listening,
KWL charts
Cooperative learning, roleplaying, group brainstorming,
cross-cultural interactions
Natural objects as
manipulatives and as a
background for learning
Socratic questions, real life
situations, global
problems/questions
Creating rhythms out of words, creating
rhythms with instruments, playing an
instrument, putting words to existing
songs
Moving while learning, pacing while
reciting, acting out scripts of material,
designing games, moving fingers under
words while reading
Reflecting on personal meaning of
information, studying in quiet settings,
imagining experiments, visualizing
information, journaling
Studying in a group, discussing
information, using flash cards with
others, teaching others
Connecting with nature, forming study
groups with like-minded people
Considering the personal relationship to
the larger context
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